How to be a perfect stranger : a guide to etiquette in other people's religious ceremonies by Arthur J Magida(
Book
)43
editions published
between
1995
and
1999
in
English
and held by
2,530 WorldCat member
libraries
worldwide
Answers commonly asked questions on topics such as basic beliefs, appropriate dress, what to expect in a service and special
ceremonies, and when a gift should be brought. Covers over 35 faiths and denominations in the two volumes

How to be a perfect stranger : the essential religious etiquette handbook by Arthur J Magida(
Book
)15
editions published
between
2003
and
2015
in
English
and held by
1,826 WorldCat member
libraries
worldwide
A guide to the rituals and celebrations of the major religions and denominations in the United States and Canada helps the
well-meaning guest feel at ease when visiting other people's religious ceremonies

Prophet of rage : a life of Louis Farrakhan and his nation by Arthur J Magida(
Book
)5
editions published
in
1996
in
English
and held by
1,275 WorldCat member
libraries
worldwide
"In this first ever biography of Louis Farrakhan, Arthur J. Magida presents an independent, objective, and insightful portrait
of the controversial leader who has emerged as America's dominant - and most problematic - figure on the African-American
scene." "Magida, a Jewish journalist whose coverage of Farrakhan won the approbation of Farrakhan himself as well as the head
of the B'nai B'rith's Anti-Defamation League, has had unprecedented access to the leader of the Nation of Islam." "In Prophet
of Rage, Magida penetrates the empassioned rhetoric that surrounds this enigmatic figure to reveal his personal story, tracing
Farrakhan's life from his birth as Eugene Walcott in the Bronx, to his disciplined childhood in Boston's Roxbury, to his training
as a classical violinist in youth, and his career later as a calypso singer." "We learn why Farrakhan turned against Malcolm
X and later orchestrated the reestablishment of the Nation of Islam under the original creed of Elijah Muhammad. We see Farrakhan
as an ally of the 1984 presidential candidate the Reverend Jesse Jackson, his unforgiving - and unforgivable - anti-Semitic
remarks, and his day of triumph in October 1995 at the Million Man March in Washington, D.C." "Everyone seems to have an opinion
about - or a visceral reaction to - Louis Farrakhan, but very few actually know that much about him or his Nation of Islam.
Magida analyzes Farrakhan's role as a spiritual leader of a complex, if not always consistent, religion, one that blends Afrocentrism
and American pragmatism. Prophet of Rage situates Farrakhan in the context of black separatism in America, in the battles
for command of the Nation of Islam, and in the struggle for leadership of the broader black community."--Jacket

The rabbi and the hitman : a true tale of murder, passion, and the shattered faith of a congregation by Arthur J Magida(
Book
)6
editions published
between
2003
and
2007
in
English
and held by
591 WorldCat member
libraries
worldwide
One evening in 1994, Rabbi Fred Neulander returned home to find his wife face down on the living room floor, blood everywhere.
He called for help, but it was too late. Two trials and eight years later, the founder of the largest reform synagogue in
southern New Jersey was sentenced to life in prison, the first rabbi ever convicted of murder. In an examination of the misuses
of the pulpit and the self-delusions of power, author Magida paints a devastating portrait of a charismatic, manipulative
man who used his temple as a place to acquire several mistresses--and to befriend a lonely recovering alcoholic, whom he convinced
to kill his wife. The story straddles the juncture between faith and trust, asking what happens when religious leaders who
set the standards of ethical behavior fail to abide by them in their personal lives.--From publisher description

Opening the doors of wonder : reflections on religious rites of passage by Arthur J Magida(
Book
)15
editions published
between
2002
and
2008
in
English
and held by
491 WorldCat member
libraries
worldwide
The author explores rites of passage in America by sifting through the accounts of influential thinkers who experienced them.
He explains and compares the underlying theologies, evolution, and actual practice of Jewish bar and bat mitzvahs, Christian
confirmations, Hindu sacred thread ceremonies, Muslim shahadas, Zen jukai ceremonies, and other contemporary rites of passage.
In rare interviews, renowned artists and intellectuals such as Nobel laureate Elie Wiesel, holistic guru Deepak Chopra, singer
Yusuf Islam (Cat Stevens), actress/comedienne Julia Sweeney, cartoonist Roz Chast, interfaith maven Huston Smith, and many
more talk intimately about their religious backgrounds, the rites of passage they went through, and how these events shaped
who they are today

The Nazi séance : the strange story of the Jewish psychic in Hitler's circle by Arthur J Magida(
Book
)11
editions published
between
2011
and
2014
in
English
and held by
304 WorldCat member
libraries
worldwide
" ... A disturbing journey into a Germany as it descends into madness, aided by a "clairvoyant" Jew oblivious to the savagery
of men who pursued a Reich that they fantasized would last a thousand years"--Jacket

Hats, mats and hassocks : the essential guide to religious etiquette(
Book
)4
editions published
between
2010
and
2011
in
English
and held by
115 WorldCat member
libraries
worldwide
This guidebook helps the well-meaning guest feel comfortable, participate as much as possible and avoid violating anyone's
religious principles - while enriching their own spiritual understanding. It is useful for anyone wishing to interact with
the religious cultures that surround them

The nine Hungarian dog breeds : expanding awareness of Hungarian history, art, and culture through information design by Lídia Anna Vigyázó-Walker(
)1
edition published
in
2015
in
English
and held by
1 WorldCat member
library
worldwide
This thesis details the creation of a project that uses the principles of design to promote awareness of all nine Hungarian
dog breeds by collecting this information into a single, comprehensive web site. Currently only four of the nine breeds --
Komonodor, Kuvasz, Puli, and Vizsla -- are known in the United States. This project culminated in the creation of a web site,
interactive map, image gallery, poster, and social media banners

How to be a perfect stranger : the essential religious etiquette handbook(
Recording
)1
edition published
in
2004
in
English
and held by
1 WorldCat member
library
worldwide
The denominations in [this book] range from the largest in North America, with membership, in many cases, running into the
millions, to denominations with fewer members, but most still over 50,000 - and those that are less frequently encountered,
such as Native American religions and the Baha'i and Sikh faiths. [The book's] goal is the make a well-meaning guest feel
comfortable, participate to the fullest extent feasible, and avoid violating anyone's religious principles ... This book is
a general guide to religious practice ...-Introd

Illumine : youth, life and Baháʼí faith by Shaytu Schwandes(
)1
edition published
in
2015
in
English
and held by
1 WorldCat member
library
worldwide
This thesis details the creation of a project influenced by the author's personal experiences that uses the principles of
design to show today's American Baháʼí youth how their religious can be a unique source of courage. This project culminated
in the creation of a website that illustrates and explains how Baháʼí principles can be a source of guidance during challenging
times and experiences

The Rabbi and the Hit Man by Arthur J Magida(
)2
editions published
between
2009
and
2014
in
English
and held by
0 WorldCat member
libraries
worldwide
A fascinating true-crime narrative about the first rabbi ever accused of murder and what the case says about the role of clergy
in America. On the evening of November 1, 1994, Rabbi Fred Neulander returned home to find his wife, Carol, facedown on the
living room floor, blood everywhere. He called for help, but it was too late. Two trials and eight years later, the founder
of the largest reform synagogue in southern New Jersey became the first rabbi ever convicted of murder and sentenced to life
in prison. In a gripping examination of the misuses of the pulpit and the self-delusions of power, Arthur J. Magida paints
a devastating portrait of a manipulative man who used his position of trust in the temple to attract several mistresses --
and to befriend a lonely recovering alcoholic, whom he convinced to kill his wife "for the good of Israel."The Rabbi and the
Hit Man straddles the juncture of faith and trust, and confronts issues of sex, narcissism, arrogance, and adultery. It is
the definitive account of a charismatic clergyman who paid the ultimate price for ignoring his own words of wisdom: "We live
at any moment with our total past ... What we do will stay with us forever."